Bilingual Diabetes Educator: Nurse or Dietitian

Champlain Health Line; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Centretown CHC seeks a Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) to deliver and promote its Community Diabetes Education Program across Ottawa. You will provide group and individual education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, support starting insulin, and assist with titration and chronic disease management.

Collaborating with physicians and endocrinologists, you will work from multiple Ottawa locations, participate in outreach activities, and engage with diverse communities, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Nursing or Nutrition Science or equivalent.
• Registration with the appropriate Ontario college is required.
• Minimum two years of diabetes education and management experience.
• Experience in group facilitation and adult education methods.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows-based systems (email and MS Word).
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience addressing health equity and diverse populations.
• Community outreach experience and outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and promote the Community Diabetes Education Program across Ottawa locations.
• Provide group and individual education for adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
• Support initiation and titration of insulin in collaboration with physicians.
• Assist with chronic disease management and overall patient education.
• Collaborate with community physicians and endocrinologists on insulin management.
• Coordinate with CCHC teams and refer as needed for integrated care.

Skills

Communication skills

Group facilitation

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Outreach experience

Health equity awareness

Community education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Nutrition Science

Registration with Ontario College of Nurses or Dietitians of Ontario

CPR Certification

Tools

MS Word

Email

Windows OS

Job description

Centretown CHC seeks a Diabetes Educator (Nurse or Dietitian) to deliver and promote its Community Diabetes Education Program across Ottawa. You will provide group and individual education to adults with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, support starting insulin, and assist with titration and chronic disease management.

Collaborating with physicians and endocrinologists, you will work from multiple Ottawa locations, participate in outreach activities, and engage with diverse communities, including